MONROE — Before an estimated 350,000 people pour into the Evergreen State Fairgrounds for the fair through Sept. 2, we took a look at the work that goes into getting things ready on the day before opening day.

Orion Liedtke spreads wood shavings Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe on August 21, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Crews work to assemble a food stall Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe on August 21, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Zoe Hart handles off vegetables to her mom Nicole Hart Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe on August 21, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Finishing touches are placed on a ride Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe on August 21, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Gillian Osthimer examines a bunny Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe on August 21, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

A crew member works to setup a ride Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe on August 21, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)